SATURDAY’S SPORTS

Evening Star, Issue 18709, 11 August 1924, Page 10

SATURDAY’S SPORTS

Tho sequel to ono of tho most bitter controversies in the sporting annals of tho dominion, and one in which a tremendous amount of heat had been generated in an extraordinarily short space of time, was seen a.t Tahuna Park on Saturday,when the third test match between New Zealand and the Englishmen was played. That it pays to advertise per medium of a newspaper controversy was strikingly emphasised, as from 1 o’clock onwards a seething mass, drawn thither, no doubt,_ by_ an inordinate development of the instinct of curiosity, wended its way to tho appointed rendezvous. Heavily-laden trarncars followed each other at remarkably short intervals, whilst those who wanted to be in consonance with the spirit of tho new game chose more rapid means of being whirled to their destination. The stand and a greater part of the enclosure had been hooked up beforehand, whilst the other portions of the ground rapidly filled np, and on the far side several hundred school children were accommodated. Although heavy rain fell earlier in tho week, tho ground was in very fair condition, providing a good foothold. Tho overhead conditions were perfect. Tho attendance was estimated at over 12,000. At 2.40 the St. Hilda. Brass Band struck np the stirring tune 1 God Defend New Zealand,’ and the New Zealanders, led by Delgrosso, followed by the Englishmen, with Parian in the van, marched on the field of play, the immense concourse giving the players a hearty salvo of applause. The captains carried the New Zealand flag and the Union Jack respectively. The players lined up in the centre of the field facing each other, and, after cheers had been exchanged, the players shook bands. This little ceremony over, they broke off into their respective positions, with the exception of the two captains. Amidst farther applause the mayoress (Mrs H. L. Tapley) “ kicked off,” but this did not mean "that the proceedings had commenced in earnest, as the ceremonial embellishments appertaining to the game were not yet over. The ball was picked up and returned to the. halfway line, and tho captains then presented the mayoress with the flags as a memento of an auspicious occasion, the strains of the National Anthem being wafted across tho ground. THE TEAMS. NEW ZEALAND. Pull-back, Dufty (Auckland). Three-quarters—. Stewart ( Canterbury), Brisbane (Auckland), Fitzgerald (Canterbury). Five-eighths Delgrosso (Auckland), (Stewart (Auckland). Half-back, Poison (Auckland). Forwards—O’Brien (Auckland), Lowry (Auckland), Herring (Auckland), Petersen (Canterbury), Mouatt (West Coast), M'Danald (Auckland). ENGLAND. Pull-back, Sullivan. Three-quarters —Eis, Howley, Carr, svans. Half-backs—Parkin, Hurcombe. Forwards —Bowman, Bennett, Burgess, Jprico, Brough, Gallagher. FIRST SPELL. (The Blacks kicked off against a slight breeze, and immediately set up a passing rush, Delgrosso being prominent. Sullivan returned play to past halfway. The Blacks were penalised, Sullivan having a shot at goal from just on halfway. The kick went wide, although it was a splendid attempt. Parkin set up a brilliant passing bout, but Carr was brought down by Brisbane. M’Donald saved tie position by brilliant play. M’Donald and Brisbane again saved the situation for the Blacks, play being taken past halfway, where Rix fended off several opponents. However, the movement broke down on the touch-line. Gallagher (who started a brilliant movement) passed to Parkin, who transferred to Hurcombe. The last named scored a bright try under tho posts. Sullivan kicked a goal. England 5, New Zealand 0. From the kick-off Sullivan kicked to Dufty, who mulled. Burgess and Pryce, following quickly, smothered him. Gallagher, "picking up in the loose, sent to Howley, and the latter crossed. Sullivan converted. England 10, New Play remained in midfield momentarily, the New Zealand team gaining some ground with a free kick. A brilliant run by Dufty, the New Zealand full-back, electrified the crowd. On top of this pandemonium _ broke loose, because Poison passed to Brisbane, who cut through, and sent a pass (a bad one) to Stewart, but Delgrosso backed up splendidly, and scored. Dufty failed far out. England 10, New Zealand 5. Carr, giving a dummy, badly fooled the opposition, and raced from one end of tho field to the other, but ho was grassed by Delgrosso. Play was transferred uphold, .but did not remain there long, as Siillivan put in a great run that had New Zealand in difficulties again. Herring retrieved the situation, but Howley picked up, and ran downfield, passing to Brough, wjio hurdled the full-back and scored. Sullivan's kick again found the mark, thus establishing an individual (Gronow’s) world’s record for goal-kicking. England 15, New Zealand 5. Good work by tho Blacks’ vanguard saw play in the English territory, where Dufty had a vain shot at goal. Poison, with a beautiful kick, sent the leather almost to tho opposite goal line. The Blacks indulged in a splendid bont of passing which broke down on tho twentyfive Ime. Tho Blacks hooked the ball from the next scrum, where one of the home players received a bad kick which held up play for a minute or two. The New Zealanders, who were getting more than their share of the ball from the scrum, again secured it, but another attempt at passing broke down hopelessly. Hurcombe and Howley, in a bout, brought play back and Parkin dribbled to within ten yards of the lino, where a scrum took place. Harcombe looked like scoring after he had beaten several opponents. The pass went awry. A moment later Carr, with a reverse pass, badly beat the opposition, and Carr fielded the ball and pushed across. Sullivan’s kick added the extra points. England 20, New Zealand 3. Stewart (ailed to connect with the ball and missed a good scoring chance. Play, although one-sided, was brilliant in England’s favor, the visitors’ backs showing to much greater advantage than the dominion’s vanguard. Gallagher and Bowman were prominent in leading the next English onslaught. A free kick for the Blacks retrieved the situation, the ball going to halfway. At this stage there was a great deal of “ swinging 0 ” in the scrums, the Englishmen making vigorous verbal protests. Duity placed the Blacks in a scoring position with a fine kick. There was an exchange of kicks to the disadvantage of the New Zealanders, Parkin, Burgess, Howley, and Evans handled in a pretty passing rush, a free kick again giving relief to the New Zealanders. At this stage it was apparent that the pace set in the earlier movements was beginning to tell on the Blacks. Delgrasso, O’Brien, and Herring were associated in a dash down the right wing, where Poison missed a fairly easy pass. Play was not long in the quarters, however, as another lightning passing rush saw the game the other end. But, in an instant, j&ere was a remarkable transformation.

BRITISH LEAGUE VICTORY. New Zealand Loses The Third Test. THE UNION CODE. Canterbury Beats Otago.

Fitzgerald, O’Brien, and Monatt, in a spectacular bout of passing, got within the Englishmen’s twenty-live. This was the most brilliant effort by tho Blacks to date. Half-time came with the scores unchanged. England 20 New Zealand 3 SECOND SPELL. At the opening of the second spell, Price, dashed over after a splendid piece 'of passing by Hurcombe and Parkin, the Now Zealand inside-backs being caught muchly napping. Sullivan goaJod. England 25, Now Zfaland 3. Dufty made another splendid attempt to kick a gu,d from halfway. The Black forwards assumed the superiority, and, nfted a dribbling rush, Brisbane in-passed to Monatt. Tiie latter transferred to Herring, who scored wide out. Dnfty’s kick was magnificent, and it added tho extra points. England 25, Now Zealand S. New Zealand were now playing with greater dash, find were holding their own. Tho Blacks’ tackling was deadly, and the forwards, particularly O’Brien and Monatt, were easily tho pick of both vanguards. Dufty made another good attempt at goal. The crowd cheered lustily at another brilliant bit of play on the part of the New Zealanders. Fitzgerald and Stewart outpaced and outmanoeuvred their opponents. Poison mulled. O’Brien then picked up and passed to Brisbane, who scored. Dufty converted. This was easily the most sensational episode in a match remarkable for tense moments. England 25, New Zealand 13. Tins was not the end of New Zealand’s aggression. Stewart, the brilliant Canterbury winger, passed to Fitzgerald, tho latte 1- transferring to Poison. The New Zealand forwards swept clown, and O'Brien scored from tho ruck. Duity again goaled. England 25, New Zealand 18. The pace did not slacken, and England rushed play into New Zealand’s ground. Dufty was caught napping, and his weak attempt to clear was charged down, Brough scoring an easy try, hut. Sullivan missed. England 28, New Zealand 18. New Zealand assumed the offensive, and Stewart missed a scoring opportunity through being out of place. Carr put in a sensational run, but M’Donald forced him. over the touch lino after an exciting sprint, Dufty earned a round of applause by kicking from outside his twenty-five to within 10yds of tho Englishmen’s line. Dufty again came into view with a good jxmalty kick from halfway that just missed the, bar. Parkin and Carr raced up tho lino, the latter being well collared, where New Zealand were given a penalty kick. Carr was away again with no better success. Now Zealand backs were again in action, but Bowman rushed upfield, only to be strongly tackled by Dufty. Brisbane spoiled a good passing movement, the Englishmen piercing tho defence and putting tho dominion representatives in trouble again, Hwley being pushed out at tho corner. New Zealand forced. Duffy’s kick from the twenty-five found touch within 11yds of the New-Zealand goal-lino. Parkin broke away from tho scrum and passed to Evans, who outran tho opposition and got homo without hindrance. England 31, New Zealand 18. Rix took his pass in front after getting away nicely. Dufty failed to put the ball over. The same players had another shot from the same spot a moment later, but the kick against the sun went wide. The Englishmen were immediately into the stride, play going past halfway. Blacks hooked the ball from tho scrum, and Sullivan transferred with a good kick. But Dufty returned, and in the last three minutes of the game New Zealand was pressing, a score near the corner looking likely when the whistle went, leaving the game: England 31 New Zealand 18 Mr J. J. Stevens (Christchurch) was referee. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The game was full of exciting episodes, (ho first fifteen minutes of the second spell keying the spectators up to a great pitch of excitement. It was apparent from the start that the English backs were superior to the Black rearguard, Stewart, the second live-eighth, being the weak link in the chain, and in consequence of this the New Zealand three-quarters were starved. Delgrosso, however, played a heady game, whilst Fitzgerald, on the wing, was always prominent. Dufty, the full-back, was responsible for some remarkable kicking that got his side out of difficulties timo after time. Parkin, the English halt, had a thorough understanding with Gallagher, tho bfeak-away forward, and it was mainly due to their efforts that tho Englishmen won. There was not a groat deal of difference among the forwards on both sides, Gallagher, Brough, and Bowman being the pick of idle Englishmen, whilst O’Brien was tho star in the brilliant Black sextet. Carr and Harcombe put in some brilliant runs for tho Englishmen that on occasions electrified tho spectators. Howley was another in the three-quarter line that displayed amazing pace, being an adept in the art of side-stepping. Interviewed after the match, Delgrosso, the New Zealand captain, said that tho game had been played in a most sporting manner, and none of the team had any complaints to make whatever. The referee (Mr J. J. Stevens) stated that it was ono of the most spectacular exhibitions that he had over officiated at. He found no cause to complain about any lack of sportsmanship. For such a fast game he thought that it had been contested in a remarkably clean manner.

THE TAKINGS. Tho gross proceeds for Saturday’s match amounted to £B3O 15s 9d. The principal items of expenses are: Otago Rugby Football Union, £75; Otago Agricultm'al and Pastoral Society, £4O for use of ground; £B9 5s legal expenses; £llO New Zealand team’s expenses; £462 12s, being 60 per cent, of the gross takings to the English team; Government tax, £59 3s Id; other incidental expenses making a total expenditure of £999 18s 4d. The loss sustained in staging the match in Dunedin was £228 5s Bd. ENGLISH MANAGER INTERVIEWED. WRONG INTERPRETATION OF RULES. Mr J. H. Dannat, manager of tho English team, interviewed prior to his departure for the north this morning, said that many of tho reports of alleged rough play on the part of the Englishmen m other centres were grossly exaggerated. He admitted that some of the players had felt very irritated at times over the interpretation of the rules. “ You must remember,” he said, “that we come from the place where the game originated, and it is a bit hard to have to come all this way to be told how to play it. The chief trouble, and one that has caused an immense amount of annoyance to us, is the absurd interpretation of the off-side rule. The rnles distinctly lay it down that when the ball is passed forward it is dead, but unfortunately in both Australia- and New Zealand, when a man takes a forward pass we are penalised for off-side. The penalty should be for the first breach, and obviously not for the second one. In ordinary Rugby this might not seem anything particularly (serious, hut in pur

game, where there is so much passing, it means that we are continually running the risk of having free kicks awarded against ns. In all the matches, except Saturday’s, this sort of thing has happened, not once, hut a score of times; and don’t you think this would try the tempers of any set of men ? On Saturday the referee treated us very fairly; in fact, ho was the best referee wa have had in New Zealand As the result of the fair interpretation of the rules by that official you had a dean game, although only one free kick was given in our favor. Only one man was hurt all day, and that was a pure accident, whilst the match was only held up for a few moments. This was a remarkable tribute to the sportsmanship of both sides, particularly in view’ of the fact that a merry pace was set all the time.” VISITING- TEAMS ENTERTAINED. In the evening a smoko concert was tendered to the English and New Zealand teams by the Otago Rugby Football League. Mr J. T. Cooper, president of the local league, presided over a very largo attendance. Mr S. Solomon, K.C., in proposing the toast of “ Our Guests,” said that the recent controversy in Dunedin had caused more excitement than a General Election. Ho sincerely hoped that both the union and the league would forget the harsh things they had said and thought about each other. The Otago Rugby Union had paid a_ great compliment to' the league by the attitude it had adopted, and they must have some good reason for trying to shut them out. He pointed out that, after all, they were brothers in sport, but during the past week or so they had been more like brothers-in-law. lie did not see why League and Rugby should not be played side by side. The matter could then be left to the people to decide which was the bettor game. Mr J. 11, Dannat (manager of the English team), in responding, said that the Otago League had been well compensated for its labors in the match that afternoon. The English team had been engaged in twenty-six matches on the present tour, and he did not know whether they had given any better exhibitions than that. They had probably seen more passing that day than in three or four international Rugby games. _Mr W. Lilian, an ex-president of the Northern Union, contended that there was room for two games. Ho expressed a wish that the bitterness at present existing between the union and the league would cease. The union should let them alone. They had stopped the league in other countries, though in Huddersliuld, Leeds, and other Northern Union centres the league had treated the union clubs very differently. In Huddersfield the local Rugby clubs had the use of the league’s ground, from the masseurs to the bathrooms. The players of the two codes got on splendidly together, but unfortunately that fine feeling did not exist between the union and the league controlling bodies. Ho could not understand the bitterness that had recently been displayed in Dunedin to the code. Ho went on to relate how the union had prevented .the league from playing a match in Pains, the promoter stating that the “league had powerful enemies.” Mr Ponder, secretary of the New Zealand team, said that the results of the day’s efforts spoke for themselves. It was a game tho like of which had never been seen before, and he congratulated the Englishmen on their well-deserved victory. He thought that eventually Dunedin would become ono of tho strongest league centres in Now Zealand. Ho paid a tribute to the work of Mr Divers and the executive of the Otago League stating that ho had had placed before him an exact statement of tho financial position of tho Dunedin visit before 6 o’clock that evening. Ho stressed tho necessity or Otago obtaining a ground, stating that Auckland had paid 139,000 off Carlaw Park in four years, whilst the Christchurch League had recently purchased a ground of thirty-three acres. Keen interest was being manifested in tho game throughout Now Zealand, this being emphasised by tho number of requests that had been mr.de in various towns to play matches with tho Englishmen.

The toast of the “ New Zealand Football League ” was proposed by Mr J. T. Cooper. Ho thanked the team for their lino open display, and contended that any fair-minded person would have boon satisfied with the merits of the game after that exhibition. He suggested that tho Now Zealand League should obtain its own grounds in tho various centres. Mr H. Seddon, in proposing the toast of the “Civic Bodies,” stated that the first visit of an English Rugby team to New Zealand was in 1887, many of the players coming. from the very centres that the present English visitors hailed from. It was also a coincidence that tho captain’s name was Seddon. r ihe union had attempted to put a ring around New Zealand, but the fence was down, and it would never be put up again. Mr J. Douglas apologised for the absence of the mayor. Ho said that ho had been eo impressed with Mr Millard’s eloquence that he wanted to see the game played. Mr Chas. Todd (Mayor of St. Kilda) said that ho thought that if tho public wanted League he didn’t see why they should be stopped from seeing it. The game that day had been s, fine open one, and he couldn’t understand how tho time seemed to pass so quickly, Talking of profesionalism, he said that the All Blacks received 3s per day allowance, and if they received ICs he didn’t think they would be professionals. After the verdict of the people he thought the union would let tho matter drop. Ho hoped the city would not let Logan Park slip through its hands, and the League should be able to find a location there. The game, he said in conclusion, had been an eye-opener to him. “The Otago Rugby League” was proposed by Mr Millard, who traced the history o'f the recent controversy. _He paid a tribute to the work of Messrs Nees and Divers, and said that th-e whole Board of Control had been faced with a, loss of

£SOO, and had nothing whatever to gain. He believed that never before had Rugby League seed been sown on such prolific soil as was the case in Dunedin. He referred to the legislation brought down in Australia that gave tho pupils attending schools the right to play what game they wanted to. In Sydney 100 schools played League. Mr E. O. Noes referred to the international aspect of tlie game, and said that he was' pleased to give his services to League. Mr H. Divers read the balance-sheet in connection with the match, stating that the net gate had amounted to £B3O 15s 9d, and had it not been for the fact that hundreds rushed the gates it would have been considerably more. ‘Kindred Sports” was in the hands of Mr W. G. Hay, who said that tho game he Raw that afternoon was the first League match ho'had ever scon. Ho was greatly impressed with it, and was convinced that it was a better game than Union Rugby. Mr I!. S. Irwin said that it was a disgrace to tho city that an attempt had been made to prevent a sporting body from playing. He had played the Union game, hut he came away from Tahuna Park satisfied that ho had never seen a better game. It was very clean, and ho had never seen so much passing before. Other replies to the toast were made by Mr Duncan (0.F.A.), Mr Gillies (Otago Boxing Association), and Mr Brown (Coursing Club). Mr E. Longworth proposed “The Press,” and said that he was pleased that the local newspapers had been very fair to League. During tho evening several musical items were given. ~OTAGO LEAGUE TEAM. It was announced during tho evening that a number of players bad thrown in their lot with the League, and that an Otago team would visit Christchurch before the season closed. MOTOR DRIVE. Yesterday, through the generosity of a number of local citizens, the two teams wove motored to Henley, where they wore entertained at afternoon tea. AUCKLAND. City 55, Athletics 10. Ponsonby 17, Richmond 4. Newton 12, M.angero 11. Davenport 21, Ellerslio 6.

CANTERBURY'S WIN. CHEAT GAME IN UNION CODE. HOW OTAGO FAILED. The crowd of about 5,000 people who went to Cansbrook were rewarded with seeing the brightest exposition of Rugby seen on Garisbrook this year. From the kick-off the piny was fast and open, with a wealth of incident and sensational brcak-away.v on both sides that aroused cheering. It was an ideal day for football, fine and with no wind, and the ground was in good order. At halftime the crowd was swelled by some hundreds who came from Taluina Park. Canterbury, who proved victorious by 25 to 14, well deserved their win on the day’s play. They were a bettor team in every respect. Except towards the end of the second spell, when Otago hooked the ball more often, Canterbury forwards were far superior in the scrum work, while right through the game they dominated in’ the loose. The hacks were fast, ami passed better than Otago’s, while in tackling they were very much belter than the home side. A great weakness was evident in the Otago forward pack, and showed the necessity for a “ woeding-ont ’’ by the selectors. They bad no concerted action. At the same time, there were three forwards who could be singled out for individual brilliancy. These were Duncan (easily first) and Wilson and Munro. The Canterbury forward pack played well together, aiid at times passed like backs. Dennohy, Ward, and Partridge were outstanding, but all the others worked hard. Credit for being the best back on the ground must bo given to Harris, the visitors’ full-back, who was a lower of strength to his side, and prevented Otago from scoring on several occasions. Elvey and Ford (who changed from centre to five-eighth during flic game) were the other backs who showed up prominently, although every man was ready to seize an opportunity. The Otago hacks were playing behind a beaten pack of forwards, and had a lot of defensive work to do. With the exception of Stevenson (full-back), who seldom missed his man, the tackling was lamentably weak, there being no inclination to go low. Johnstone (half-back) got tbo boll away _ cleanly when the Otago pack hooked it in the scrum, but the fiveeights were too slow, and did not run straight enough. Consequently, when the ball got out to the wings, as seldom happened, they were crowded on the touchlines and did not have space to run. However, though the combined work of the backs was some of them (notably 'Webb and Wise) made some particularly brilliant efforts, which proved highly spectacular. The first sp&ll opened sensationally.' Within a quarter of an hour after the kick-off by Otago the visitors had scored two tries and converted one. Play from the start was fast and open and full of incident. The Canterbury forwards dominated the loose practice,lly throughout the spell, and fairly ran the Otago pack off their legs. Otago forwards did not combine well. Two more tries came to Canterbury before the spell ended—the four of them being the result of forward work. Otago’s 6 points in the spell were obtained by free kicks put over by Stevenson and Dickson. The Canterbury forwards who scored the tries—Ward, l)en : nehy (2), and Partridge—all deserved their

successes, ns they wore the result of good combined efforts. The Otago backs did not play well in the first half, but they had a big disadvantage in the form of a very strong sun in their eyes. Early in the second half Wise made a splendid break-away and put Otago in an attacking position. The Otago ‘brwards for once asserted strongly, and some good passing among them led to Munro scoriae, tho try being converted. This made the score 14 to 11 in Canterbury s favor. For the first time Otago backs showed good form and threw the ball about in a way which raised the hopes of Otago supporters. Canterbury forwards, however, dominated again as in the first half, and Otago backs did not got many more chances. A free kick put over by Carle ton, who converted one of Canterbury’s tries in the first half, made Otago’s chances of victory look farther away than ever. A few minutes later Ward 'kicked another free kick, giving Canterbury a .substantial lead by 20 to 11. Duncan, playing a great game on his own, headed a forward rush, which had Canterbury in trouble, and from an ensuing scramble near the line Wiso scored a good try, which made the scores 20 to 14. Otago backs made more attempts, but the defence of the other side was too sound, Tho bell for time went when the bail was still in play about Canterbury’s twenty-five. In the dying moments of the game Canterbury broke away right to the other end and scored a try (behind the posts), which was converted. It was a spectacular close to a line game.

THE TEAMS. CANTERBURY (RED AND BLACK). Full-back, J. Harris 11.8. Three-quarters —W. Elvy 11.3, W. A. Ford 10. Ci, A. T. Thompson 12.8. Five-eighths—S. R. Carleton 11.0, S. Maxwell 11.7. Half-back, F. Kennedy 10.8. Forwards—B. Diedrich (wing-forward, captain) 12.6, K. Foster 11.12, F. Fartridge 12.4, S. Baird 14.7, 0. Turpin 13.6, P. Ward 12.6, D. Dennehy 12.8, P. Kirby 13.0. OTAGO (DARK BLUE). Full-back, D. Stevenson 11.9. Three-quarters—D. Wise 11.6, Robinson 12.0. R. Webb 12.4. Five-eighths —R. Callander 12.2, A. Ross 10.1. Half-back, R. Johnston 10.1. Forwards—J. Wilson (wing-forward, captain) 12.8, W. Duncan 15.0, 1). M‘Meekiug 13.0, H. MCMillan 13.3, L. Williams 14.7, Munro 13.4, G. Polwarth 12.12, D. Dickson 13.8. FIRST SPELL. The teams lined up and cheered each other in time-honored fashion. Otago kicked otf against a strong sun, Canterbury marking the ball. Otago forwards at once rushed'play to near the Canterbury line, Callander making a bold bid to force bis way through, Canterbury at length forcing. Munro was prominent in another Otago forward rush, and threw the ball out. The attempt was broken up, and Harris (full-back) cleared Canterbury’s lino with a good kick. Ford (centre.) initiated a Canterbury movement which took play to halfway, where the hacks attempted passing. The Otago backs’ tackling was equal to the occasion, and the attack was repulsed. Ross (five-eighth) put Otago in a good position by charging down the full-back’s kick. Otago backs came into action, and showed some good passing. While Otago backs were essaying more passing Baird (Canterbury forward) created a surprise by kicking up and making a sensational run from halfway. Stevenson (full-back), however, ran over from the centre, and, with a magnificent tackle, brought Baird down right on the line. It was now a game of quick changes, with a plenitude of incident. Canterbury wore attempting passing when the Otago backs broke it up within the twenty-five. Ross picked up and threw the ball to Wise, the speedy young wing making a sensational run to the other twenty-five, where the full-back was fortunate enough just to touch his feet and send him sprawling. , Within a few minutes Canterbury bad rushed play by forward movements to the other end, where a simple, but good, try was obtained. From a loose scramble not far from the lino Dennehy (forward) picked up coolly, “ dummied, 1 ’ and went over to score. Carlcton converted. Canterbury 5, Otago 0. Play continued to be very fast, going up and down at a great rate. The Canterbury forwards were beating the Otago forwards in the loose. .Stevenson fumbling with the ball after a Canterbury kick, Foster followed up quickly, picked up, and threw out to Ward, who scored Canterbury’s second try—two within a quarter hour. Carleton’s kick failed. Canterbury 8, Otago 0. Otago were iu an attacking position when Canterbury for war'd a again broke away strongly. In the face of the strong cun “Webb found it hard to field a bid!. He did bo, and then came into collision with a dog, which upset him. Turpin came up quickly, picked up, and threw to Partridge, who went over to score Canterbury’s third try. Carlelon’s kick went wide. Canterbury 11, Otago 0. For the first time in the game Otago forwards showed some vigor in attack, Munro leading a rush in good style which penetrated deep into Canterbury territory. An Otago passing rush looked dangerous, but Weob made a great run lor the corner, but was caught by Elvey just a foot from the line after some good passing. The ball went Inwards, and another Otago back wont over, but an infringement prevented a try’. Within a minute Canterbury backs Lad raced away on the other side of the field, and were stopped not far from the line. Otago forwards carried play to the other end, where Otago were given a free kick. Stevenson received a big cheer when he landed a good goal. Canterbury 11, Otago 3. Bright, open play continued to be played. Canterbury were doing ilia bulk of the

attacking, their forwards playing a great game in the loose. Misfielding by Otago backs let them through again, and Maxwell seized the ball, broke through a scramble, and threw to Dennehy, who scorod his second try. Carleton failed to convert. Canterbury 14, Otago 3. Play was changing from one end to the other every few minutes. After an abortive thrust by the Otago forwards, who were not combining at all well, Thompson (wing) made a sensational broak-away to Otago territory. He passed out, but was not supported. Canterbury backs made several efforts to get over, but did not penetrate the defence. Ross cleared with a good kick, and the Otago forwards carried play to near the Canterbury line, where Johnston dashed away bn his own He was supported by two forwards, Wilson and Munro, the latter being . ihnwn out at the corner. Three more p’ ints were added to Otago’s score when I elf on put over a free kick from almost in front. Canterbury 14, Otago 6. Maxwell was injured and retired. Robilliard came on as centre, Ford shifting up to Ma> well’s place at fivo-eigu h. Ju't before half-time Webb made a v 'oll but unsuccessful attempt, a Canterbury mau catching him just in lime. Half-time score: Canterbury ... 14 Otago 6 SECOND SPELL. Canterbury did not have the disadvantage of the sun in their eyes iu the second spell, and fur the same reason the fielding of Otago was noticeably improved. Duncan led the home forwards down the field, but the Canterbury defence was sound. Ross broke away on bis own, but was brought to grass before he cot far. Play hovered round halfway for some time, being confined to the forwards. Wise made a spectacular corkscrew run, but was blocked on the line at Canterbury’s twenty-live Several Otago passing rushes broke down owing to the deadly tackling of the visitors’ rearguard. From within Canterbury’s twenty-five Wise got possession, dodged several opponents, and transferred to Robinson, who gave to Munro, who was by this lime near the lino, and crossed to score near the posts, Dickson kicked an easy goal. Canterbury 14, Otago 11. Canterbury carried play to Otago’s territory, but were sent back by Stevenson by a kick to touch. Canterbury put up a strong attack, and the Otago defence was severely tested, but it withstood the strain, and Webb gave relief, sending play back to halfway. Shortly after Johnston cut in, bub was tackled, and Ward, dribbling through, compelled Otago to force. Otago forwards broke away, and the backs came into action, Wise making a strenuous effort to get through. VVebb was the next to attempt to score, but he also was tickled well. Otago had a chance for off-side play by the visitors’ wing-forward in a scrum on Canterbury’s twenty-five line, hut Stevenson’s kick failed to roach the goal. Shortly after Webb boat Harris for the ball, but lost it when the latter tackled him, and Elvey, coming up, relieved the position. An interchange of kicking followed with the advantage to Otago. Wilson (Otago’s wing-forward) made a splendid solo effort, but was unsupported, and Harris sent the attackers back to halfway.

The Otago forwards were outclassed for some time, and the defence was left to the backs. Carleton kicked a splendid goal from a free-kick for offside play by Otago. Canterbury 17, Otago 11. Wilson put his side offside, and Carleton had another kick at goal, but was unsuccessful. Ward was more successful a few minutes later, however, and put over a beautiful kick from near halfway. Canterbury 20, Otago 11. Otago attacked, and (Stevenson had a free kick, but the ball was charged down, and Canterbury returned to the offensive. Webb was conspicuous just after this, and came right across from his own wing and successfully tackled his man, and a scramble resulted. Wise pi deed up and scored not far from the comer. Stevenson’s kick went wide. Canterbury 20, Otago 14. Otago was now playing an attacking game. Wise got away, hut was tackled by Harris. Otago wore awarded a free kid:, and Wilson made an attempt to drop-kick a goal, but failed. Passing between Wilson and Duncan gained ground for Otago, but Canterbury got possession and bit deep info Otago’s territory. Callander cleared, and Otago attacked. While the ball was still in play after ike boll had rung Harris ran up and transferred to Ford, who gave to Robilliard, who made a great run, beating Stevenson at the corner and scoring behind the posts Carleton converted. The game ended : Canterbury 25 Otago 14 Mr A. Eckhold was the referee.

JUNIOR REP. MATCH. CANTERBURY DEFEATS OTAGO. As a curtain-raiser to the big game, a match between the junior representative teams of Canterbury and Otago was played, and resulted in a win for Canterbury by 8 points to 3. The visitors had the better of the play in the first spell, and the half ended with them 5 points up. Otago did most of the attacking in the second spell, during which each side scored an unconverted try. Otago kicked off against the sun. Neither' forwards nor backs shone in the early stages of the game, which were in Canterbury’s favor. Canterbury scored first as the result of an effort by Stewart, who made a fine run down the wing, and passed in when caught by Telfer. Joy secured and ran over near the posts. Eaxworthy converted. Canterbury 5, Otago 0. Neither team played with much combination. Later a fine effort by the Otago backs broke down when one of them was collared very close to the line. Mitchell (Otago) took a penalty kick, which fell a little short. A couple of Otago attacks Tailed, and strong efforts by Canterbury met a similar fate. Halftime rounded with Otago hammering at

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Canterbury’s line. Canterbury 5, Otago 0. Early in the second half Canterbury had an attempt to goal a free kick, but it was charged down by the Otago forwards, who then set up a. scries of loose dribbling attacks which had Canterbury in trouble. The backs took the cue from the forwards and attempted passing, which however, was not wcJl timed enough to achieve anything. Keeping at it, however, the * backs eventually got over. Maclean (half-back) got the ball away smartly from a scrum, and it went out to Rawlinson (wing), who ran over to score at the corner. Mitchell’s kick failed. Otago 3-5. The Otago backs continued to deliver the bulk of the attack. Though the Canterbury forwards were better in the loose, the Otago pack proved superior in the scrum work, and invariably hooked the ball. Canterbury forced down twice within a period of about ten minutes. Otago were having easily the better of the plav, and the ball was kept in Canterbury territory nearly all the time. Mitchell had a shot from a mark, but the effort was unsuccessful. For about the first lime in the spell Canterbury worked the play right to (he Otago line, where Cillics came within inches of scoring. A minute later the visitors repeated the effort on the other side, but a free kick brought relief. Canterbury kept up She pressure, their backs now showing better form, and from a good passing bout Gillies scored at the comer. Bell missed tho kick. Canterbury 8-3. Otago were not showing the same vigor as earlier in the spell, and Canterbury forwards were constantly breaking away to give their backs more opportunities. Final score: Canterbury 8 Otago -- ... 3 Mr Williamson was the referee. WAIRARAPA BEATS NELSON. This match was played at Masterton, and resulted : Wairarapa ... ~ 49 Nelson 5 WANGANUI BEATS MANAWATU. Wanganui defeated Manawatu at Rugby to-day, 11-10. DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL MATCH. Toko. High School defeated Balclutha High School by 9 points to 0. Toko, thus win the South Otago Schools Shield. VINCENT BEATS MANIOTOTO. [Spkcul io thm ‘Star.’] CLYDE, August 11. There was a record gate at Clyde on Saturday, when the county match, Yincent v. Manibtoto, was played. Vincent won by 10 points (two converted tries) to 7 (a potted goal and a penalty). F. Donnelly, who scored all of Vincent’s points, played a remarkably fine game, and the general opinion here" is that he is fit for any team in New Zealand. IN TER- ’ VAR SIT Y MATCH. Auckland University, on their own ground, defeated Victoria College by 18 points to 8. At half-time the score was 3to 0 in favor of Auckland. Play livened up in the second spell, and Riggs and Whiteman scored for Victoria, Adams converting one. M'Cullough (2), Freeman, and Macken scored for Auckland. Muller converted one try, and Hopkins potted a goal. The Auckland forwards were too fast for the visitors. HARDINQ - SHIELD. The third game for the Harding Shield was played at Dargaville, Otamatea. (challengers)” being defeated by Northern Wairoa (holders) by 5 points to 3. Wairoa has now won three games on end. IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. Grammar 25, Te Ante 11. University 18, Victoria College (Wellington) 8. WELLINGTON. Petone 14, Poneke 6. Wellington 10, Oriental 5. Athletic 18, Old Boys 10. B(jrhampore 23, Selwyn 3. Hutt 15, Marists 0. HAWKE’S BAY. Pirates 13, Celtic 9. Hastings 3, Marist Old Boys 3. Hastings wins tho championship.

SOGGIER CHINESE TEAM BEATEN. AUCKLAND WINS 6-L AUCKLAND. August 9. There was perfect weather for tlio Association football inatcli, China touring team versus Auckland, at the Domain this afternoon. The 'ground was in first-class condition, and attendance good. The first ton minutes of play were in China's half. Both (cams were playing a sound game, but the local men had rattier the better of the contest. Three good attempts were made to score by Auckland ; two missed, and one was well stopped by the goalkeeper. Play travelling to the other end, Auckland were well occupied defending for ten minutes. The goalkeeper stopped three possible scores. The Chinese wore now playing remarkably well, their headwork being quite a feature of the game. Play went from end to end repeatedly. Once or twice the Auckland goalie made a good save, Auckland then pressed the visiters hard for a time, but the Chinese proved very sound m defence. The ball eventually went to the other end of the field, and a clever passing movement saw the visitors just miss scoring. Auckland carried plnv to their opponents’ goal lino, where clbrerly found the goal with a corner. Half-time was called : Auckland J China ... ~ 0 Second half China had hard luck in not scoring immediately after the kick-off. A long kick from the left wing just scraped the top of the bar. Auckland carried play to the other end, where the linesman gave a. corner, but was overruled by the referee, the spectators applauding the decision. There followed an exciting moment when the visitors rushed the Auckland goal, the goalkeeper being hard pressed to prevent a. score. Good kicking a few minutes later gave the visitors a good scoring chance, but the goalkeeper saved. Play was rushed to the other end of the field, where Humphreys (centre-forward) gave the goalie no chance of stopping a hot shot. Auckland ... 2 China 0 Auckland were now playing a better game, and Woolley scored a third try from right in front of goal. The Chinese rushed play well into Auckland territory. Clever combined play resulted in Chang shooting a fine goal. Auckland 3 China 1 This performance was nearly repeated a few minutes later. A shot by Marshall gave Auckland its fifth goal, and this was followed by a further score, the game ending s Auckland 6 China 1 The attendance was about 15,000. LOCAL GAMES. POSITION OF TEAMS. The following table shows the relative positions of the teams engaged in the senior grade competition:

Played Won.. Lost. Drawn. Goals Por Goals Agst. Cup Points.

Note.—Seadiff and Northern will meet later; Taieri defaulted to Kaitangata today; the Mornington-ilaori Hill match was posUxmed,

NORTHERN v. SOUTHERN. Southern suffered defeat at the haxifis of Northern by the odd goal in three. Mr Rutherford refereed the game, which was played at the Gardens. Southern kicked off, and the front line took the ball up. It was closed from tho left wing to Davis, who scored within a minuto of tho start. Northern attacked frequently, but the defending ton men spoilt chances as often. The standard of play was not high. Combined efforts of the Bluc-and-Whites resulted in O’Brien evening tho score. He played centre-for-ward, and before goaling received from the inside-right. At tho time he was only three yards out. Intermittently Southern assaulted; then Duncan notched Northern’s second score. The spell ended : Northern 2, Southern 1. Upon the resumption of play Southern gave stronger opposition, and secured a corner after the lapse of a few momenta. The aggressiveness of the visiting men ended in Cherry accidentally heading into the Northern goal, making the score 2-2. Northern retaliated smartly and scored a third goal through Ruddiman. The goalie knocked tho ball up, but tho spin carried it in. The Rod-and-Blacks went near goaling, hut Braham saved, and an opponent obtained, but sent over. The home men engaged in speedy action and kept Southern’s goalie at work; then the losers went to Northern’s twenty-five, and the ball was headed smartly across near (be goal-moutb by the defenders. Nothing’more of note, occurred. Final:— Northern 3 Southern 2 SEACLIFF v. OLD BOYS. Old Boys journeyed to Seacliff, and a fine game ended in a draw. Hooper scored the three Seacliff goals. Final: Seacliff 3 Old Boys 3 SECOND GRADE. Southern 3, Y.M.C.A. 2. Old Bovs, a bye. Technical Old Boys 5, Northern 1. THIRD GRADE. Momington 6, Old Bovs 80. Post and Telegraph 4, Technical Old Boys 1. Old Boys A 2, Maori Hill 0. FOURTH GRADE. —A Section.— Maori Hill 2, Ravensbourne 0. High School 1, Y.M.C.A. 1. Technical Old Boys 3, Momington 0. —B Section. — Port Convent 3, Old Boys 2, FIFTH GRADE. -—A Section.— Port Convent 2, High School A 1. Ravensbourne 1, Technical College o. ' Momington 1, Y.M.C.A. Rovers 1, —B Section.— Y.M.C.A. Swifts 2, Higli School C 0. IN OTHER CENTRES.

CHRISTCHURCH. Thistle 2, Kaiapoi 1. Sunnysicle 3, Villa 0. Y.M.G.A. 6, Rangers 2. Nomads 4, Lyttelton 2. Western 2, St. Albans 1. WELLINGTON. —Senior A.— Diamond 1, Thistle 0. Marist 5, Karori 1. Y.M.G.A. 7, Watcrsiders 0. Institute 4, Hospital 2. —Senior B.— Brooklyn 6, Pctone 0. Seatoun 3, Y.M.C.A. 2. Welgasco 1, Swifts 0. CHATHAM CUP. At a meeting of the council of the Net* Zealand Eootball Association the replay between Seacliff and Sunnyside in the final of the South Island section was referred (o the Chatham Gup Committee to arrange, together with the final of the ChaL ham Cup. BULLER BEATS NELSON. The first representative match of the season, Duller v. Nelson, was played at Westport under ideal weather conditions, with a large attendance of the public. Duller were too good for the visitors, and won by 5 goals to 0, the scorers being Newman (3), Anderson (2), Beveridge.

1 HOCKEY t LADIES’ GAMES. POSITION OF TEAMS. 5 tO Tj 55 < 'o i*| 1 g g S g* At £ ril aC3 o o Otago 12 8 1 3 58 27 19 Momona ... 12 8 22 65 30 18 T. College I, ... 12 6 3 3 46 28 15 ’Varsity ... 10 3 3 4 29 23 10 O.G.H.S. ... 12 4 8 0 30 48 8 T. College 11. ... 18 0 1.2 0 7 79 0 TRAINING COLLEGE I. v. OTAGO. Played on No. 1 ground. Both teams were keen, as the result would leave the winners to play-off for the final against Momona next Saturday. The first spell was very even, each side scoring twice, but in the second spell Otago were mostly attacking, and added three more goals. Otago 5 Training College I. - 1 Mr J. Gray was referee. MOMONA v. TRAINING COLLEGE IT, Momona were superior in this bout and won comfortably by 9 goals to 0. Mr L. Fogo was the referee. BALCLUTHA GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL v. OTAGO GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL. This game was played on No. 3 ground at the Oval, and resulted in a vein fir the home team by 3 goals to 0. Mr H J. Smith was the referee. B GRADE. Green Island 2, llavensbourno 2. Taieri 3, Otago 1. Triangle 8, Ravensbourno 0, i■■ ■ i No. 21, ’Varsity 0 {’Varsity played three short). •likorai heat Training College by default. Wakari beat Training College by default. Triangle B I. 5, Training College B I. 0. JUNIOR INTER PRO. HOCKEY. Canterbury 7 heat Otago 2. CHRISTCHURCH RESULTS. Sehvyn A 11, Technical B 0. Sydenham 6, St. Albans 2. Selwyn B 3, Technical A 2. ZANOL CUP. CANTERBURY~BEATS OTAGO. CHRISTCHURCH, August 9. la the junior representative hockey match for the Zanol Gup Canterbury itho holders) beat Otago by 7 goals to 2.

Sea cl iff ... ... 13 11 0 2 47 17 24 Old Boys ... 14 9 5 2 37 18 20 Northern ... 1.3 7 2 4 29 17 18 Kaitomratn, ... 14 7 6 1 14 18 15 Mornington ... 13 3 5 5 21 25 11 Southern ... 14 4 8 2 23 55 10 Maori Hill ... 15 2 10 1 19 43 5 Taieri ... 14 1 11 2 17 44 4